A Survey of Parental Knowledge of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Other Respiratory Infections in Preterm Infants.
Neonatal Netw 2021;
40:14-24. [PMID:
33479007 DOI:
10.1891/0730-0832/11-t-693]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE
Evaluate parental knowledge of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory infections in preterm infants.
DESIGN
Survey.
SAMPLE
Five hundred and eighty-three parents of preterm infants with generalized, Canadian provincial representation.
MAIN OUTCOME
Knowledge of RSV infection, sources of information, and parental understanding of disease risk.
RESULTS
97.9 percent (571/583) of the parents had heard about RSV, since they all had a preterm infant. Sixty-one percent reported having good knowledge of RSV; 19.4 percent had very good knowledge; 19.7 percent had little or no awareness of RSV-related infection. Most (86.3 percent) believed that RSV illness was a very serious condition; 13 percent recognized that it could be a major problem for their child. Principal sources of information were the nurse, doctor and pamphlets. Over 480 participants cited 3 or more sources of additional information-Internet, social media platforms, and educational sessions. Respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis was a priority, but knowledge regarding the eligibility criteria for prophylaxis is essential.
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